Optical Cable

The Digital Audio with an Optical Cable

There are several advantages to using a digital audio cable. Of course, there is a wide selection on the market, and a good option could be either an HDMI or an optical cable. By using a digital cable, it is possible to transfer the audio signal over more than one channel.

This means in practice that the audio transfer is not degraded. This also means that you get the best possible sound quality.

The abbreviation SPDIF is generally used for digital audio transfers. The abbreviation stands for Sony Philips Digital Interface and covers both optical cables and coax cables. SPDIF thus is an abbreviation that covers the fact that there is a digital transfer occurring.

Which cable should you choose?

It might be difficult to figure out which audio cable will meet your needs. It will of course always depend on whether one prefers to use a coax or an optical cable. But we present here a few good tips that one should generally follow.

Coax Cable or Optical Cable?

A coax cable should be used, especially when it is not necessary to run the cable quite far and in cases where sound quality is extremely important to you.

For situations where it is necessary to run a longer cable, it will often turn out to be advantageous to use optical cables for the purpose.

This is simply because an optical cable does not create as much resistance as a coax cable. However, one should be aware that there will be a greater loss of quality in an optical cable, even though this will be minimal in the bigger picture.

It is of course important to see this in a broader context and in what situation the cable will be used and what performance is expected. Especially if it concerns a sound system where a lot of money and, not least, time has been invested, the right cable choice can be crucial and provide the finishing touch.

On the other hand, if one wishes to connect a television with a smaller system, it will be more reasonable to focus on what can practically be done.

If you want to connect a Google Chromecast Audio or a computer with a built-in SPDIF output, it is often a mini jack plug that is used. You can also find our wide selection here on the page.

Optical Cable or HDMI

If it is also necessary to connect a digital video signal, it may also be practical to use an HDMI cable. By using an HDMI cable, it is possible to do with a single cable for connecting audio and video. This can be particularly practical when you are on the go.

You can see our large selection of HDMI here on the page »

Regardless of what your needs are and which cables you end up choosing, you do yourself a favor by choosing a digital cable. Almost regardless of how you choose to watch your movies or listen to your music, the sound track will be recorded digitally. If you end up choosing the older analog technology, you significantly degrade the sound quality.

Here an optical cable will make a big difference for your audio experience.

Find the right optical cable here. An optical cable is important for a good audio experience. The optical cable is a very stable cable, which ensures optimal performance. You can of course get the cable in several different lengths, tailored to fit your needs. Optical cables are particularly well suited for longer runs, which is why we also offer cables of greater lengths. Is the right audio experience important to you? Then learn more about audio cables here.